Community Occupational Therapist

Ackerman Pierce; Kingston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Community Occupational Therapist in Kingston. This role offers a flexible contract with the opportunity to work from home, a manageable caseload, and additional training. Candidates must have experience in community care and hold HCPC registration. The position is initially for 3-6 months with potential for extension, and competitive pay is offered.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Free onsite parking

Opportunities for additional training

Responsibilities

• Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment.
• Providing expert advice and assessments for equipment and home modifications.
• Adaptations, moving and handling assessments and reducing or minimising the need for care packages.
• Awareness of safeguarding vulnerable people and the importance of dignity and respect.

Skills

Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community

Complex equipment experience

Manual handling experience

HCPC Registration

Enhanced DBS/CRB

Eligibility to work in the UK

Occupational Therapist Qualification

Job description

Community Occupational Therapist

Salary: £30- £50 / Hour

Job type: Day to Day Cover

Location: Kingston

We are seeking an enthusiastic Community Occupational Therapist to join a well-structured and dynamic team. The client offers a full or part time contract with an opportunity to work from home, a fair and manageable caseload and further training in your portfolio. The vacancy will be for an initial 3 - 6 months with potential for extension.

Main Duties for the Community Occupational Therapist

• Assessment of service users and carers with complex needs in relation to home environment
• Providing expert advice, and assessments for equipment and home modifications
• Adaptations, moving and handling assessments and reducing or minimising the need for care packages
• Awareness of safeguarding vulnerable people, and the importance of dignity and respect when dealing with people

To Be Successful

• Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the community
• Complex equipment experience
• Manual handling experience
• HCPC Registration
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Occupational Therapist Qualification

Benefits of Working in Kingston

Our client offers the opportunity for additional training for both permanent and temporary staff within the authority. With new projects underway in various teams, they offer a competitive rate of pay. Free onsite parking is offered to all staff.

Why Join Our Agency?

With over 10 years’ experience recruiting directly into social care, Ackerman Pierce prides itself on the unique services we deliver to our candidates. Each candidate is assigned their own personal consultant who will support them through every placement. We also offer a DBS and a quick and easy registration process, plus guaranteed weekly payments.

To discuss this Community Occupational Therapist vacancy, or any similar roles we have available, please contact Gavin Wright or email us your updated CV today.